Panathinaikos BC - BC Olympiakos Piraeus predictions and free betting tips [10/06/2024]

Today, in the context of the third game of the Greek basketball championship final, the current EuroLeague holder "Panathinaikos" will face "Olympiacos".

Panathinaikos

EuroLeague champions "Panathinaikos", after defeating Real Madrid 95-80, encountered unexpected difficulties in the final series of the Greek championship. Despite high expectations following their European triumph, the Athens club lost the first two matches against "Olympiacos" with scores of 84-89 and 86-92. These defeats revealed defensive issues for the team, conceding an unusually high number of points. In the quarterfinals and semifinals of the domestic competition, "Panathinaikos" displayed confidence, defeating PAOK and "Aris" with a 2-0 score in each series, confirming their favourite status. However, when it came to the final against "Olympiacos", facing stiffer competition, the team couldn't demonstrate the same effectiveness. This is especially true for game two, where despite a good field goal percentage (55.9%), the Athens team couldn't turn the game around.  

The final series is being let down by the leaders, especially former NBA player Kendrick Nunn, who scored 6/17 in the second match, totalling 13 points. Their key player Lessort scored 21 points with 9 rebounds but had 5 turnovers. The team made 41.7% from beyond the arc but showed a horrendous defensive display. In the first match, Nunn had 8/20, with Sloukas contributing 16 points and 5 assists in the first game, but was not helpful in the second.

Olympiacos

"Olympiacos" has shown impressive results this season, successfully reaching the final of the Greek championship and securing 3rd place in the EuroLeague Final Four. In the quarterfinals and semifinals of the national championship, they defeated AEK and "Peristeri" with a 2-0 score in each series, displaying dominant play. In the final series against "Panathinaikos", "Olympiacos" continued their successful run, securing two victories with scores of 89-84 and 92-86, demonstrating their confidence and strength. Coach Bartzokas's team has achieved 12 wins out of the last 13 matches. In the first two matches of the final series against "Panathinaikos", "Olympiacos" showed high scoring and versatility in attack. In the first game, 6 players scored double figures, while there were 5 in the second. In the second match, Nigel Williams-Goss scored 19 points, Milutinov added 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Isaiah Canaan and Alec Peters also contributed significantly, scoring 16 and 15 points respectively. The team dominated "Panathinaikos" under the basket and scored far more than the EuroLeague champions typically allow in a season.  

Following success on the international stage and domestically, "Olympiacos" shows no signs of fatigue. The team continues to perform excellently, and coach Georgios Bartzokas and his coaching staff are actively working on tactics and strategy, maintaining high championship chances. Williams-Goss, Milutinov, Canaan, and Peters are key figures in this nearly secured championship, but their opponent remains a serious challenge.

Match Prediction: Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos

With odds heavily favouring a team leading 2-0 in the series, "Oli" is justifiably winning the series, while "Panathinaikos" seems to lack the mental strength following their sensational EuroLeague title. I'm backing the visitors.